Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in order to adhere to recent judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court on curbing misleading advertisements has introduced process of uploading of advertisements on the Broadcast Seva Portal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for TV and Radio Advertisements and on Press Council of India’s portal prior to publication […]
Read More →Introduction: In a bid to enhance transparency and accuracy in food labeling, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a significant directive. This directive mandates Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove the claim of “100% Fruit Juices” from the labels and advertisements of fruit juices with immediate effect. All the FBOs […]
Read More →Introduction: The rising instances of misleading advertisements is undoubtedly an issue that needs to be addressed to ensure accountability from advertisers and brands and to combat associated consumer harms, especially when it comes to health, education and finance related advertisements. In line with the Supreme Court’s directive, no advertisement will be permitted to run on […]
Read More →Reserve Bank of India on 28 May 2024 has launched three major initiatives, namely the PRAVAAH (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation and AutHorisation) portal, the Retail Direct Mobile App and a FinTech. 1. ‘PRAVAAH’ (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation and AutHorisation) portal The PRAVAAH is a secure and centralised web-based portal that aims to […]
Read More →Introduction: Imagine toiling under the scorching sun, day in and day out, without respite. For millions of workers worldwide, this scenario is not just a hypothetical; it’s their reality. As temperatures rise due to climate change, the threat of heatwaves looms larger than ever, posing serious health risks to those who work outdoors or in […]
Read More →The Uttar Pradesh government recently passed the UP Lift and Escalator Act 2024, to regulate and provide registration of the construction, building, installation, maintenance, and safe working of lifts and escalators and of all machinery and apparatus pertaining thereto in the State of Uttar Pradesh. However, the rules have yet to be notified. This act […]
Read More →Introduction: The Supreme Court cautioned that celebrities, influencers, and advertisers face equal accountability for endorsing and disseminating misleading advertisements, especially regarding food and health products. Highlighting a shared responsibility, the court stressed the need for accuracy in advertisements, involving both advertisers and endorsers, including celebrities and influencers. Key Highlights: The Supreme Court warned that […]
Read More →Overview– In response to the evolving needs of the industry and in consideration of representations received, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently addressed a crucial matter regarding the filing of quarterly and annual returns under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. On May 4th, 2024, the CPCB communicated its reception of requests from Industry Associations […]
Read More →The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976, was enacted to regulate the terms of employment and to provide for certain conditions for the sales promotion employees in certain establishments. Applicability: Initially, the act applied to only sales promotion employees working in pharmaceutical industry but vide Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification No. S. […]
Read More →Financial institutions, Banks, or intermediaries, are required to ensure that their non-profit organization (NPO) customers have been verified on NITI Aayog’s DARPAN portal. This directive is part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and compliance within the financial sector, particularly concerning organizations that could be vulnerable to misuse for money laundering activities. The NGO-DARPAN […]
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